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PO53 MXT

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,007 mi
Last recorded59,007 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 MXT
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel return pipe split

Fail 4 Sep 2020 59,006 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel return pipe split

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,652 miles

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 51,650 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front and both rear tyres are all perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,535 miles

both rear tyres are perrished and cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,534 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are perrished and cracked

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,583 miles

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 8 Sep 2011 37,518 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,193 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 34,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 30,586 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,388 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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PO53 MXT is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 MXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO53 MXT is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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